Today, PMDG released the highly anticipated NGXu Expansion Pack. This expansion pack includes both the -600 and -700 variants of the 737. In a post on the PMDG forums, there is tons of information on what the pack includes, how its different, and more. The NGXu base pack was released about 2 months ago as a surprise to us all, and that included the -800 and -900 variants of the 737. PMDG has also released an update for the NGXu Base Pack that offers many fixes.
NGXu Epansion
The -600 and -700 expansion include all the certified winglet types. The -600 only has a standard wing, while the -700 comes with standard, blended, and scimitar winglets. With this expansion comes all the cockpit differences and system differences that are within the real plane. The flight model as well is tuned to recreate the performance capabilities of the smaller version of 737, as well as the different handling characteristics. The expansion, like the base pack, is full PBR exterior with lots of detail added to the model, high resolution textures, and custom animations. The EFB has been given all of the performance data for the new variants, and the operations center will give you access to the 28 liveries PMDG is providing for the expansion pack.
PMDG has also stated that the NGXu base pack was the fastest selling product in all of PMDG’s 22 year history. With that, PMDG is saying thanks to the community by discounting the expansion for the month of February 2020 by $10. This brings it down from $34.99 to $24.99.
You can pick up the PMDG NGXu Expansion Pack for $24.99 now on the PMDG website.
NGXu Base Pack Update
Earlier today, PMDG also released an update for the NGXu back pack that is required for the expansion to work. At no additional cost, this update will offer fixes, tweaks, updates, and new functionality. This update is only available via the PMDG Operation Center 2.0. A complete change log can be found on the original forum post.
PMDG has also stated that the team is already working on more updates, and the BBJ and Cargo versions of the 737.
NGXu Expansion Feature List
- All new system simulation, utilizing the latest PMDG system simulation engine.
- Enhanced flight physics.
- Addition of rigid body physics to wing and tail surfaces.
- Improved flight control systems.
- Electronic Flight Bag with Navigraph Integration.
- High resolution cockpit displays
- New equipment options for cockpit instrumentation, fuel system changes and more.
- Changes to 737 options packages reflecting real world changes since NGX was first offered in 2011.
- Expanded failures simulation to cover nearly all QRH scenarios.
- PMDG Global Flight Operations compatibility (when PMDG GFO is made live in 2020!)
- Native PMDG datalink simulation for offline flying (similar to 777 and 747)
- PMDG’s enhanced light package for the virtual cockpit.
- Driveable pushback tug.
- Base Package includes 737-600 and 737-700 models with standard wing, blended winglet and split scimitar winglet options where offered on the actual airframe.
- All new external models, with PBR texturing, enhanced animations and more.
- All new virtual cockpit model, with high detail PBR texturing, advanced animations and more.
- All new, high definition sound suite recorded on a fully instrumented test airplane.
- Enhanced PMDG Sound Engine for immersive audio experience on the flight deck.
- New PMDG Operations Center 2.0
…and much much more!
